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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Xoriat to conquer Khorvaire, they captured and transformed that land's indigenous creatures to create armies of hideous warriors. Dyrrn the Corruptor shaped dolgaunts from hobgoblin stock, turning them
into intelligent, cold, and efficient killers.
When the daelkyr were defeated, the dolgaunts descended into the depths of Khyber with their masters. There, they study in cavernous monasteries, forging
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A
some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
related to vrock;vrocks, vulturelike demons known for their covetousness and their capricious violence. According to these scholars, a flock of vrocks descended on a Material Plane world through a
. But during the next full moon, they transformed into the first werevultures: hideous, birdlike creatures who hungered for the flesh of the dead. In the years since, the curse has spread far and wide
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Lightning Barrage"}. The cradle hurls multiple magical lightning bolts at up to two creatures it can see within 500 feet of itself. Each target must make a DC 22
inside it awakens. Among the mightiest creatures of all giantkind, the scion stands 80 feet tall. It often finds some relief in waking and being freed from its troubling dreams, so it doesn’t
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
; 10 feet away from the vortex in a random direction.Thunderclap. Immediately after taking damage, the cradle unleashes a thunderclap in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. All other creatures
a constantly overcast sky. Sapient creatures who live beneath this cloud often display superstitious and duplicitous behavior, almost unconsciously leaving gifts for “rain spirits” while
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more
histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
creatures who live beneath this cloud often display superstitious and duplicitous behavior, almost unconsciously leaving gifts for “rain spirits” while playing mischievous pranks on each
made from magically dense clouds.
It tends to regard other creatures as toys rather than serious threats, and it uses its illusion magic to manipulate creatures into fighting each other. If seriously
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
of the goblins were places of terror to the new creatures those goblins became, and the verdan quickly fled to the surface and into the sunlight.
When they arrived in the new lands of the surface
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence.
The recent invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the
from the relics of their respective courts.
In the wake of the Phyrexian invasion, whole orders of knights have journeyed deep into the wilds, searching for a magical remedy to restore the kingdom to
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
creatures standing on it.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Thrym is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Biting Chill. Extreme cold
envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
damage at the start of each of the scion’s turns.
The scion’s stomach can hold up to two creatures at a time. If the scion takes 60 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it
, the scion must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, each of which falls in a space within 10 feet of the scion and has the prone
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
vaguely giant-shaped form consisting of air, water, and ice whirling in fury.
If the cradle is destroyed, the scion of Stronmaus inside it awakens. Among the mightiest creatures of all giantkind, the
’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in protecting them from harm it might cause.
If the scion is threatened, it unleashes
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Air genasi are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, air genasi can draw upon their connection to the
, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Thrym, the scion can achieve a tremendous feat of strength: creating a glacier in the ground and hurling it skyward, along with any creatures standing on it.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a
’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures in the area without immunity or resistance to cold damage have
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
tunnels.
If the cradle is destroyed, the scion of Skoraeus inside it awakens. At nearly 70 feet tall, it towers over most other creatures and wields a mass of crystal as a club. Once awakened, the
minerals, and existing moss dies within 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
inside it awakens. At nearly 70 feet tall, it towers over most other creatures and wields a mass of crystal as a club. Once awakened, the scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams
":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease
, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can
, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
revenge on nature’s behalf for the great transgressions your foe has committed. 2 Your forebears or predecessors fought these creatures, and so shall you. 3 You bear no enmity toward your foe. You stalk
such creatures as a hunter tracks down a wild animal. 4 You find your foe fascinating, and you collect books of tales and history concerning it. 5 You collect tokens of your fallen enemies to remind you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Kobolds Many kobolds live in simple tribes scattered across Eberron. The Iredar kobolds claim to be descended from the Progenitor Dragon Eberron herself, and generally live in mountain caverns. The
large population of kobolds in the nation of Droaam. Traditionally these kobolds have been enslaved by more powerful creatures; now the Daughters of Sora Kell have granted them their own domain under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
world to world and from one teller to another. Most tellings make a distinction between the main families of giants who are descended from the sons of Annam and the various other creatures whose
Giantkind The descendants of Annam are the various creatures of the Giant creature type. The precise details of genealogy linking Annam to these Giants are a matter of mythology, and myths vary from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Tall Tales Some folks are content to merely listen to stories of giants and other enormous peoples and creatures. For others, these tall tales become the basis of their entire adventuring career
provides ideas for legends of—or encounters with—giant creatures that may have inspired your character to begin adventuring. Tall Tales d6 Tall Tale Connection 1 You stumbled into a giant castle in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
twilight was always when the dragon descended on her prey. The dragon adopted this name, reveling in the terror it inspired and bellowing it just before rampaging. One hundred years ago, an elf warrior
villagers, a green dragon wyrmling has hatched from an egg in Death-at-Sunset’s lair. The wyrmling’s presence has corrupted the forest and lured other evil creatures to the area; he has also captured the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, regardless of their true heritage, and changed them into creatures that resembled their supposed progenitor. The other folk of Faerûn, unnerved by the appearance of these devil-beings, became
those not descended from Asmodeus might exhibit different qualities; see the “Tiefling Variants” sidebar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
General Features The following features are common throughout the tomb. Some levels of the tomb have additional features that are described at the beginning of their respective sections. Ceilings
broken into the tomb recently, and Withers and his tomb dwarves make frequent patrols. Their trails crisscross back and forth, making other creatures in the tomb difficult to track. The freshest tracks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Adventure Background Driven from lands farther north by more powerful dragons, a young white dragon named Cryovain has descended upon the Sword Mountains, claiming the snow-capped range as its domain
the Thunder Boar, a primal entity that serves Talos. Like the god it serves, Gorthok delights in destruction. The orcs aren’t the only creatures thrown into upheaval by Cryovain’s sudden arrival. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
the age and experience of your audience should be liberally exercised. Creatures/NPCs An eidolon of the former high priest of this temple resides within the central sacred statue of this chamber. The
chamber from passage by creatures that aren’t mind flayers or star spawn. What do they know? The eidolon is aware of the illithids’ goal and is most ready and willing to do its part, as the result
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
). Elemental Hulks. Withered branches of the giant family tree, the elemental hulks (cinder hulks, dust hulks, lightning hulks, mist hulks, mud hulks, and rime hulks) are Elemental creatures descended
Planes. This chapter describes dozens of giants and related creatures for use in your game. For guidance on how to use a creature’s stat block, consult the introduction of the Monster Manual. Herein
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
malevolent entity didn’t have to wait long, as the drow sent teams of scavengers to loot the treasures the deep gnomes left behind, bringing their own elemental creatures with them.
Map 6.4: Rockblight
. Unfortunately, the magical pacts she struck eventually transformed the vain priestess into a medusa. Enraged by her fate, Neheedra turned her servants to stone and descended into madness. Over decades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and pseudodragons. Elementals are creatures native to the elemental planes. Some creatures of this type are little more than animate masses of their respective elements, including the creatures simply
Type A monster's type speaks to its fundamental nature. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of a particular type. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and hide their family’s lycanthropic curse. Nuikin. Every member of this competitive family is expected to become a genius in their respective field. Numerous libraries, museums, and theaters advertise
of bizarre sea creatures and a complete megalodon skeleton. Olzanik. This family of metalworkers obsesses over war. To them, every success is a conquest, but no Olzanik has ever seen battle in
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Candlekeep’s great mysteries, unaware of the danger looming behind them.
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other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the USA and other countries. All characters and their distinctive likenesses are property
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, creatures of living water attack people trying to flee.
A hostile water elemental and two water weirds with heads shaped like king cobras attack anyone who comes near the temple. A character who
succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes the water creatures are defenders of the temple. A character who uses an action and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
bestial spark burning within their souls. That beast bursts forth in the throes of rage, physically transforming the barbarian. Such a barbarian might be inhabited by a primal spirit or be descended from
, and you’ve inherited some of their curse. 2 You are descended from an archdruid and inherited the ability to partially change shape. 3 A fey spirit gifted you with the ability to adopt different bestial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-shaking prophecy held within.
Connected Creatures Gold dragons tend to hold themselves apart from the worlds they watch over, favoring isolation and trusting only a few close allies and guardians
. When they do walk among other creatures, they prefer to do so in disguise, relishing the opportunity to see the world through different eyes. Gold Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected